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One for the Road was first developed and performed last spring at the Firehouse Theatre Project under the Working Title, Epiphany 50. Patton states that the origin of the piece centered on speaking at his own wake, but much like his life, One for the Road is a work in progress. Today, Patton's one-act play has grown into a dynamic and unique performance of a despairing actor contemplating his own fate. Dealing at last with life-long conflicts between love and lust, bondage and freedom, and faith and doubt, the protagonist explores political tensions of the Deep South through complex interactions with his own ghost.

Unlike some autobiographical works, One for the Road is sincere and engaging, without being self-absorbed. In contemplating his death, he glides right over the night he sipped bourbon with the late, great Tennessee Williams, but spares no detail in revisiting the skeletons in his closet. Patton's humility throughout is infectious, and he enthralls audiences with his charismatic confessions and incredibly diverse history.

The critically acclaimed and Best New Musical of 2014, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, is proud to announce that West End musical theatre legends Bonnie Langford (Spamalot, Chicago, Cats, Dr Who, Just William, Bugsy Malone) and Gary Wilmot (The Pajama Game, Chicago, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Me and My Girl) will be waltzing their way into the show at The Savoy Theatre from 16 September 2014. (more...)

Following a successful engagement earlier this year, Bill Engvall will bring his stand up comedy routine back to the Treasure Island Theatre Friday, October 24 at 9 p.m. Guests must be 16 years or older to attend. (more...)

Country comedian Bill Engvall, one of the newest members of "Dancing With the Stars," will bring his trademark blue collar comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre October 25 at 9 p.m. Engvall is a member of the "Blue Collar" comedy troupe and has starred in "Blue Collar TV," "Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie," "Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again" and "Blue Collar Comedy Tour - One for the Road" along with fellow comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White. (more...)

The critically acclaimed and Best New Musical of 2014, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, welcomes West End musical theatre legends Bonnie Langford (Spamalot, Chicago, Cats, Dr Who, Just William, Bugsy Malone) and Gary Wilmot (The Pajama Game, Chicago, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Me and My Girl) will be waltzing their way into the show at The Savoy Theatre from tonight 16 September 2014. (more...)

Blue Collar Comedy Tour veteran Bill Engvall relates hilarious tales about everyday situations that have made him one of the most popular comedians in the country at Mayo Performing Arts Center tonight, September 12, 2014 at 8 pm. (more...)

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, has exclusively licensed the North American catalog rights to recordings made by The Kinks for RCA Records and Arista in the years from 1971 to 1985. (more...)

by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2014

Cleveland Play House proudly introduces their production of How We Got On, the coming-of-age story of three teens whose passion for hip-hop and determination to succeed generates creativity, artistry and friendship. Playwright Idris Goodwin's How We Got On will delight Cleveland audiences with its uplifting message and great grooves. Directed by Jaime Castañeda, and featuring an eclectic cast of actors including Cleveland School of the Arts graduate Cyndii Johnson, How We Got On is sure to have audiences of all ages feeling the beat October 24 - November 16 in the Outcalt Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. This production of How We Got On is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic. (more...)

Following a successful engagement in October, Bill Engvall brings his trademark comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre December 5 and 12, each evening at 9 p.m. during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) week. (more...)

Part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy franchise, Bill Engvall is one of the top comedians today. The comedic genius behind "Here's Your Sign" returns to the State Theatre for two shows on Saturday, November 22nd. (more...)

Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon, is stopping at Jorgensen as part of his national Moral Compass Tour, tonight, October 26, at 8:00 p.m. With two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, three of the top rated one-hour specials in Comedy Central history, a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List, and CD and DVD sales of over 10 Million units, Ron has established himself as a star in his own right (more...)

Country comedian Bill Engvall, one of the newest members of 'Dancing With the Stars,' will bring his trademark blue collar comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre tonight, October 25 at 9 p.m. (more...)

Following a successful engagement earlier this year, Bill Engvall will bring his stand up comedy routine back to the Treasure Island Theatre tonight, October 24 at 9 p.m. Guests must be 16 years or older to attend. (more...)

Due to popular demand, a second performance by comedian Ron White has been added on Saturday, February 8 at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the second performance go on sale Friday, October 25 at 10:00 a.m. at authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall Ticket Office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at www.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO. (more...)

Dallas Theater Center continues its exciting and conversation-provoking 2012-2013 season with the regional premiere of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. This unique experience will transport audience members into the thrilling and aggressive world of professional wrestling, complete with a wrestling ring, while weaving a story of power and class in America. The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity runs at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre tonight, October 19 - Sunday, November 11. (more...)

Country comedian Bill Engvall will bring his trademark blue collar comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre December 7 and 14, each evening at 9 p.m. during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Week. (more...)

Following a sold-out engagement in October, Bill Engvall brings his trademark blue collar comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre December 6 and 13, each evening at 9 p.m. during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) week. (more...)

November 3, 2014 (New York, NY) - MSG Entertainment announced today that chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White will take the Theater at Madison Square Garden stage on Saturday, April 18, 2014 at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale to the general public on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 11:00AM. (more...)

Part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy franchise, Bill Engvall is one of the top comedians today. The comedic genius behind 'Here's Your Sign' returns to the State Theatre for two shows today, November 22nd. (more...)

Dallas Theater Center continues its exciting and conversation-provoking 2012-2013 season with the regional premiere of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. This unique experience will transport audience members into the thrilling and aggressive world of professional wrestling, complete with a wrestling ring, while weaving a story of power and class in America. The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity runs at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre Friday, October 19 - Today, November 11. (more...)

Celebrating the 80th birthday of playwright and novelist David Storey, the first London production in over 30 years - and the first production in London since the original National Theatre production- David Storey's Early Days plays at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of nine Sunday and Monday evening and Tuesday matinee performances from Sunday, 16 June 2013 (Press Night: Monday 17 June 2013 at 7.30pm). (more...)

For most of the hour, I just wanted this episode to end. I was nervous that certain characters were going to leave (Finn. Yeah, I was nervous about Finn), and I wanted to know who was behind that door (Finn. Yeah I wanted it to be Finn). In addition to my suspicions about losing yet another actor I adore, I also have lingering finale trauma when it comes to this show. (more...)

by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2015

Mike Bartlett's drama, COCK, in a production directed by Paul Griffiths and starring Francis Chouler, Matt Newman, Melissa Haiden and James Skilton, comes to Alexander Bar and Cafe's Upstairs Theatre this March. Winner of the 2010 Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Bartlett's sharp, witty script takes a candid look at one mans sexuality and the difficulties that arise when faced with a whole new world of possibility. (more...)

Traverse Theatre Company in association with Utter is delighted to announce a new addition to the Spring programme with a brand new piece of verbatim theatre, Bloody Trams: A Rapid Response, tonight 19 - Thursday 20 March, 8pm (more...)

Comedian Ron 'Tater Salad' White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a feature film actor, Ron White has established himself as a star in his own right. The classic story-teller comes to the State Theatre for two shows on Friday, April 10th. (more...)

Berkeley Repertory Theatre continues the second half of its season with Tribes, a sophisticated and moving family drama by celebrated British playwright Nina Raine. Her profound and powerful new play became an award-winning hit in London and New York. Now renowned director Jonathan Moscone brings it to Berkeley Rep this April for its Bay Area premiere. Tribes follows Billy, a young man who was born deaf into a loquacious and highly opinionated academic family who raised him to lip-read and integrate into the hearing world. When he meets Sylvia - raised by Deaf parents and going deaf herself - Billy decides it's time to speak on his own terms and to be heard. Playing out in words, sign language, and sometimes mesmerizing silence, this penetrating drama examines familial love, notions of belonging, and the intersections of communication. Tribes start previews Friday, April 11, opens on April 16, and closes on Sunday, May 11, 2014. (more...)

AtticRep is travelling to India on June 30th to collaborate with our sister city in Chennai, India on a Forum Theatre Project based on the work of Brazilian theatre artist Augusto Boal, founder of Theatre of the Oppressed. Chennai is one of eight sister cities established through San Antonio's Economic Development Foundation that bridge cultural gaps and ignite international economic development in the arts, education, business development, sports, leadership, research, technology, etc. (more...)

Celebrating the 80th birthday of playwright and novelist David Storey, the first London production in over 30 years - and the first production in London since the original National Theatre production- David Storey's Early Days plays at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of nine Today and Monday evening and Tuesday matinee performances from tonight, 16 June 2013 (Press Night: Monday 17 June 2013 at 7.30pm). (more...)

Damnation Books and Eternal Press will release new Titles on 1 June 2015. William and Kim Richards Gilchrist are pleased to release one title at Damnation Books and four titles at Eternal Press. These publishing companies are run out of Santa Rosa California and the owners strive to provide darned good fiction to readers around the world.
From Damnation Books -
One for the Road by Steve Soderquist
ISBN 9781629292885
Ratings: Sex - 1 Violence - 4
Genre: Horror Sub Genre: Suspense
Blurb: One Road-one Destiny-two men.
Two men and one road; lives forever changed and not for the better. Mark and Kevin leave two bars late at night and come face to face with a horror so indescribable that only Hell can say what is next. You will not like the answer. Fasten your seat belt if it makes you feel any better. It doesn't make a difference.
From Eternal Press -
Fallen by Rochelle Karina
ISBN 9781629292663
Ratings: Heat - 3
Genre: Contemporary Women's Sub Genre: Thriller
Blurb: She gave up everything to find herself, and gained even more.
Serena McClure walks away from a controlling husband and into the unknown. With nothing more than a good job and her will to get out, she faces obstacles and challenges.
It is a journey of trust and growth as she learns to lean on her friends, and comes to understand her own strength. And a journey of love and lust, unlocking Serena's long-dormant desires and unleashing her passionate nature. She must let go of her past and embrace love.
Kissing Bullets by K.Z. Riman
ISBN 9781629292762
Ratings: Heat - 3
Genre: Romance Sub Genre: Suspense
Blurb: Kaidence lives in the fast lane as beguiling supermodel Kaige Dravine.
What she hides behind her closet, though, are not just her signature clothes. She hides her real self.
With an attempt against her life, Kaige is convinced that her days are to end with a death similar to that of her murdered mother. She struggles then to find happiness and freedom.
In a much tighter shift, though, her new personal bodyguard, Assistant Inspector Andrew Bonafante, doesn't let it happen. How far Kaige is willing to go to grasp her adventure means revealing her secrets and exposing her heart to the secretive Andrew. What more will she risk, when having Andrew's love means forcing them both to decide who takes a bullet for whom?
Knockout Rosegarten by Beth Bishop
ISBN 9781629292601
Ratings: Heat - 3
Genre: Dark Fantasy Sub Genre: Vampire
Blurb: BH keeps running hot and cold... and Camellia just keeps running.
In Atlanta, Camellia is back in the assassin business with BH. Tension hangs heavy between them, but it will not get in the way of the job or plotting revenge on the Lombardis.
When arena scout Omora calls in BH's first debt, BH chooses Camellia as his second. Camellia believes the fight is a ploy for Omora to reveal her identity and location. If so, vampires nationwide would know as well.
The day after Christmas, Camellia learns that someone nasty has already figured it out.
unvamped by Elizabeth Stevens
ISBN 9781629292700
Ratings: Heat - 2
Genre: Young Adult Sub Genre: Paranormal
Blurb: Would you accept yourself to find your humanity?
Ellie Cooper comes from a long line of witches but wishes she could be normal. When she nearly kills herself cursing a vampire, her dislike of her heritage deepens. She must find a way to accept her magic or forsake her family.
After feeding on a witch, 693-year-old vampire Charles Dumphrey wakes to find he is living a human teenage life, complete with parents, school and girls. He must adjust to his new life as a human and find a way to break the curse Ellie put on him.
Lee is a werewolf who is not yet shifting regularly. He worries about who he will be when he regulates. Lee searches for the balance between his humanity and the wolf before the wolf takes over.
All three have to overcome their uncertainties and accept themselves in order to save Ellie's life.
Titles are released as trade paperback and e-formats to fit the most popular e-readers. Titles are also available at major e-outlets including Amazon & Kindle, Barnes & Noble, Nook, iTunes, Omni Lit, All Romance and others.
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Seasoned musician Steve Soderquist returns to his love and passion for writing horror fiction and debuts with One for the Road, a bloodcurdling novel that takes readers on board a hellish roller coaster ride. Soderquist's newly published book marks the genesis of a series of harrowing stories dedicated to quench horror fiction fans' lust for blood, gore and sinister escapades. (more...)

Celebrating his fifth year as a comedic headliner at Treasure Island, Bill Engvall brings his trademark comedy back to the Treasure Island Theatre March 6 at 9 p.m. during NASCAR Weekend in Las Vegas. (more...)

Comedian Bill Engvall will bring his trademark blue collar comedy to the Capitol Center for the Arts for two performances on April 13 at 7pm & 9:30pm. Engvall is a member of the "Blue Collar" comedy troupe and has starred in "Blue Collar TV," "Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie," "Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again" and "Blue Collar Comedy Tour - One for the Road" along with fellow comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White. (more...)

Never let it be said that Springs Ensemble Theatre is afraid to defy convention. At a time of year most production companies devote to family-friendly musicals and traditional favorites, they have elected to mount a limited run of One for the Road, Harold Pinter's unsettling portrait of human rights violations. (more...)

The Utah theater community mourns a friend. I had the opportunity to speak with David Fetzer recently and was not able to publish his interview before his untimely passing. Here now, are the thoughts he shared with me. (more...)

Blue Collar Comedy Tour veteran Bill Engvall relates hilarious tales about everyday situations that have made him one of the most popular comedians in the country at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 8 pm. Tickets are $59-99. (more...)

Georganne Aldrich Heller will present Laoisa Sexton's raw, visceral and provocative new play, THE LAST DAYS OF CLEOPATRA, a pitch black comedy set in Dublin, August 20th through September 7th at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th Street in Manhattan. The official opening is on Saturday, August 23rd at 8PM. Tim Ruddy Directs. www.thelastdaysofcleopatra.com (more...)

Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings will release Bob Dylan's The Basement Tapes Complete: The Bootleg Series Vol. 11 (http://smarturl.it/BD_basement_amzn) on November4. Compiled from meticulously restored original tapes many found only recently this historic six-disc set is the definitive chronicle of the artist's legendary 1967 recording sessions with members of his touring ensemble who would later achieve their own fame as The Band. (more...)

Georganne Aldrich Heller will present Laoisa Sexton's raw, visceral and provocative new play, THE LAST DAYS OF CLEOPATRA, a pitch black comedy set in Dublin, tonight, August 20th through September 7th at Urban Stages, 259 West 30th Street in Manhattan. The official opening is on Saturday, August 23rd at 8PM. Tim Ruddy Directs. (more...)

Comedian Bill Engvall will bring his trademark blue collar comedy to the Capitol Center for the Arts for two performances on April 13 at 7pm & 9:30pm. Engvall is a member of the "Blue Collar" comedy troupe and has starred in "Blue Collar TV," "Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie," "Blue Collar Comedy Tour Rides Again" and "Blue Collar Comedy Tour - One for the Road" along with fellow comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White. (more...)

Berkeley Repertory Theatre continues the second half of its season with Tribes, a sophisticated and moving family drama by celebrated British playwright Nina Raine. Her profound and powerful new play became an award-winning hit in London and New York. Now renowned director Jonathan Moscone brings it to Berkeley Rep this April for its Bay Area premiere. Tribes follows Billy, a young man who was born deaf into a loquacious and highly opinionated academic family who raised him to lip-read and integrate into the hearing world. When he meets Sylvia - raised by Deaf parents and going deaf herself - Billy decides it's time to speak on his own terms and to be heard. Playing out in words, sign language, and sometimes mesmerizing silence, this penetrating drama examines familial love, notions of belonging, and the intersections of communication. Tribes began previews Friday, April 11, opens tonight, April 16, and closes on Sunday, May 11, 2014. (more...)

Berkeley Repertory Theatre continues the second half of its season with Tribes, a sophisticated and moving family drama by celebrated British playwright Nina Raine. Her profound and powerful new play became an award-winning hit in London and New York. Now renowned director Jonathan Moscone brings it to Berkeley Rep this April for its Bay Area premiere. Tribes follows Billy, a young man who was born deaf into a loquacious and highly opinionated academic family who raised him to lip-read and integrate into the hearing world. When he meets Sylvia - raised by Deaf parents and going deaf herself - Billy decides it's time to speak on his own terms and to be heard. Playing out in words, sign language, and sometimes mesmerizing silence, this penetrating drama examines familial love, notions of belonging, and the intersections of communication. Tribes start previews tonight, April 11, opens on April 16, and closes on Sunday, May 11, 2014. (more...)

F.I.T.R. Productions presents The Pillowman, an award-winning drama by Martin McDonagh. Laura Moss directs a cast of four including Jon Dalin as Tupolski; Matt Kelley as Ariel; Priyank Rastogi as Katurian; Orlando Rivera as Michal. The Pillowman will run at the historic landmark The Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 for nine performances from May 17-26, 2013. Complimentary wine and beer will be provided. (more...)